The best movies for home theater surround sound

**atledreier** · **11-19-07, 01:37 AM**

The subtle soundtrack of 'Apocalypto' is my favourite demo track. Not to mention the lush image. You are constantly IN the jungle. Try it, it's awesome.

**11-19-07, 01:51 PM**

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atledreier wrote:

The subtle soundtrack of 'Apocalypto' is my favourite demo track. Not to mention the lush image. You are constantly IN the jungle. Try it, it's awesome.

That is a good soundtrack...do you have the dolby digital and does a dts soundtrack exist of that film?

**atledreier** · **11-19-07, 02:24 PM**

I can't remember, it's been a while. I'll check it out.

BTW, I was setting up my new subwoofer today, a SVS PB12/2 and tried the infamous 'Jurassic lunch' clip from Jurassic Park III... It literally knocked my breath out, what a wild subwoofer. I'm definetly getting another one!

**11-20-07, 09:44 AM**

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atledreier wrote:

I can't remember, it's been a while. I'll check it out.

BTW, I was setting up my new subwoofer today, a SVS PB12/2 and tried the infamous 'Jurassic lunch' clip from Jurassic Park III... It literally knocked my breath out, what a wild sobwoofer. I'm definetly getting another one!

I actually haven't tried that scene out yet but if it's like the TRex scene in the first one it should pressurize the room nicely, even with my humble PB10-NSD

**atledreier** · **11-20-07, 12:18 PM**

You should try it, it's truly reference when it comes to low-end oomph. Two huge lizards really go at each other, stomping around. You feel the weight of the animals real nice. Really add another dimension to the experience.

**yourgrandma** · **11-20-07, 06:16 PM**

I forgot about Event Horizon in DTS. Whoo! Frightening film to say the least.

**Rodny Alvarez** · **11-21-07, 10:20 AM**

We watched Live Free Die Hard last night and that movie has some serious BASS, this is another good movie to show off your system!!

Hey Sonnie !!!

We don't have a smiley watching TV

**02-11-08, 09:41 AM**

We just watched X-Men 3 via Blu-Ray which is actually in 6.1... Both my wife & I were blown away!

TG

**tonyvdb** · **02-11-08, 02:21 PM**

The Day after Tomorrow BluRay has some serious audio. The DTS master audio 7.1 was really good with lows in the 15Hz range.

**dieselpower1966** · **03-12-08, 06:33 PM**

how about

Treasure Planet
Monsters Inc.
Transformers, Beast Wars pretty much all of the episodes

**Prof.** · **03-12-08, 07:41 PM**

I watched Hollowman 2 last night and apart from some really good bass (effects and musical bass) it has some very realistic surround sounds as well..

**yourgrandma** · **03-12-08, 08:20 PM**

Since I got BluRay, I have a lot more spectacular soundtracks to show off with. I think all my Blu titles have great sound, but 3:10 to Yuma and Crank stick out in memory. Of course theres also Live Free or Die Hard, but that's a given.

**hddummy** · **03-13-08, 06:19 AM**

Underworld is one of my favorites.

**nova** · **03-13-08, 11:15 AM**

I'll toss in a couple that are almost always overlooked.
Monster has a great 5.1 soundtrack
Star Trek: Nemesis looks fantastic and has an excellent DTS track.

**Rich Jura** · **04-30-08, 09:02 AM**

When setting up our 35mm surround system we had the trailer for it, it was very impressive ( they always mix those trailers right up to the redline ). So I bought the
DVD and the first 15 minutes or so is a must have for showing off your system. The
plane coming apart and crashing is amazing. I can keep playing it over and over.
Plus you get to see 'House' without his limp and speaking the Queens English, his
character is still a prick.

Later
Rich

**MatrixDweller** · **04-30-08, 09:51 AM**

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yourgrandma wrote:

Of course theres also Live Free or Die Hard, but that's a given.

I saw this not too long ago and I have to say the scene near the end where Bruce Willis is driving the Rig, and the fighter jet is attacking him, is one of the best I've seen in a long time. It's hoaky and unbelievable but the sound is simply amazing.

**Blaser** · **04-30-08, 07:57 PM**

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ArtVandalay7 wrote:

does a dts soundtrack exist of that film?

YES.

**thewire** · **05-04-08, 05:43 PM**

I watched Cloverfield last night and I will probobly watch it again before I need to return it. This one I will pick up later and add it to my very small move collection. This movie rocks!!

**Richard W. Haines** · **06-02-08, 01:13 PM**

The entire star gate climax of "2001: A Space Odyssey" has a engulfing surround field and non-stop sub woofer rumbling effect for ten minutes to make you feel like you're traveling in another dimension with weird colors and imagery. You'll see the 'big bang', creation of the planets and other mysteries of the universe. Sit close to your screen if you have a DLP. It will freak you out as it did in Cinerama.

**Blaser** · **06-02-08, 03:24 PM**

I have heard so much about this movie, but it's strange I haven't seen it till date. I think I'll have to own that movie soon

**Richard W. Haines** · **06-02-08, 04:02 PM**

Blaser,

It's vital that you watch either the HD DVD or Blu-ray version which are so sharp
you think you're watching it in 70mm. There are a lot of white on white sets which
show pixelation in the standard DVD version. Sit close to the screen and don't try to figure
out the narrative, just experience it. The special effects and music are very lyrical.
Completely different than "Star Wars" types of films. It's also rather creepy, unsettling
and disorienting. Make sure there are no distractions and watch it in one sitting with the lights
out. It's a mood piece. Lots of Cinerama roller coaster types of shots but in space.

After watching it, you can do some web surfing to try to figure what it was
about. Kubrick wouldn't explain it which was a wise move. A number of critics and
fans have theories that are worth considering. Personally, I like it as an 'experience'
film like watching an IMAX movie. It has a non-linear narrative and is a very visual
movie. Not too much dialogue. Some people hate it but it's my favorite feature film.
See what you think.

**Blaser** · **06-02-08, 04:07 PM**

It'll be on my 10 must-haves BDs list for sure

**deacongreg** · **12-04-08, 03:03 PM**

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atledreier wrote:

You should try it, it's truly reference when it comes to low-end oomph. Two huge lizards really go at each other, stomping around. You feel the weight of the animals real nice. Really add another dimension to the experience.

I have not checked III, but the original, with the T-Rex in DTS, with the kids in the explorer, is excellent.

**tonyvdb** · **03-31-09, 12:05 PM**

The new movie Bolt has excellent use of the surround channels and has good LFE throughout as well.

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